Life jacket storage device

Abstract

The invention relates to a life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device, for accommodating at least one life jacket, comprising a receiving unit (10) which is designed to receive the life jacket, a cover unit (12) which is designed to close the receiving unit (10) in a closed position (16), and at least one bearing unit (14) which is designed to movably connect the cover unit (12) to the receiving unit (10) between the closed position (16) and an open position (18). According to the invention, the cover unit (12), in the open position (18), is arranged so as to be displaced at least substantially parallel to the closed position (16) of the cover unit and projects forward beyond the receiving unit (10) by less than 40 mm.

Description

[0001] Life jacket storage device

[0002] State of the art

[0003] The invention relates to a life jacket storage device according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0004] A life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device, for receiving at least one life jacket, has already been proposed, comprising a receiving unit designed to receive the life jacket, a cover unit designed to close the receiving unit in a closed position, and at least one bearing unit designed to movably connect the cover unit to the receiving unit between the closed position and an open position.

[0005] The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a generic device with improved safety characteristics. This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

[0006] Advantages of the invention

[0007] The invention relates to a life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device, for receiving at least one life jacket, comprising a receiving unit which is provided for receiving the life jacket, a lid unit which is provided for closing the receiving unit in a closed position, and at least one bearing unit which is provided for movably connecting the lid unit to the receiving unit between the closed position and an open position.

[0008] It is proposed that the lid unit, in the open position, be arranged at least substantially parallel to its closed position and project forward by less than 40 mm beyond the receiving unit.

[0009] The design of the life jacket storage device according to the invention advantageously provides a high level of safety, since, in particular, the lid unit is arranged at least substantially parallel to its closed position when open, which prevents the lid unit from protruding into an escape route when open. Advantageously, a high level of operational reliability is provided because, in particular, the lid unit cannot jam or jam, since, when open, it is arranged at least substantially parallel to its closed position and projects forward by less than 40 mm beyond the receiving unit.Advantageous properties can be provided with regard to a design, since in particular the design requires very little installation space because the cover unit protrudes forward by less than 40 mm beyond the receiving unit.

[0010] Preferably, the life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device, is intended for use in an aircraft. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device, is intended for installation in a comparable vehicle. The comparable vehicle could be a watercraft, such as a ship, a bus, or another vehicle that would appear suitable to a person skilled in the art. The life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device, is preferably designed to hold the life jacket. Preferably, the life jacket is designed as a buoyancy aid, for example, an inflatable life raft. Alternatively, the life jacket could also be designed as a simple high-visibility vest.Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that comparable rescue devices are arranged in the life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device. For example, it is conceivable that at least a first-aid kit, a warning triangle, a resuscitation system, or the like are arranged in the life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device. The term "intended" is to be understood in particular as specifically designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function is to be understood in particular as the object fulfilling and / or performing this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.

[0011] Preferably, the receiving unit has at least one receiving element, in particular one that is at least substantially cuboid in shape. Preferably, the receiving element is designed as a basket. Preferably, the receiving element is at least partially made of perforated sheet metal, wire mesh, or a comparable profile. In particular, the receiving unit has at least one chamber, preferably at least two chambers. Preferably, the receiving element delimits the at least one chamber. Preferably, the at least one chamber forms a receiving area for receiving the at least one life jacket. Preferably, the receiving unit has at least one opening surface, which is arranged at least substantially perpendicular to a principal direction of extension of the receiving unit. Preferably, the opening surface is designed to allow the insertion and / or removal of the life jacket.Preferably, the opening surface is arranged on a front side of the receiving unit. The term "principal extension direction" of an object is preferably understood to mean a direction parallel to the longest edge of the smallest geometric cuboid that just completely encloses the object. In this context, "at least substantially" preferably means that a deviation from a predetermined value is less than 25%, preferably less than 10%, and most preferably less than 5% of the predetermined value. The term "front side" is understood to mean, in particular, a side located at an outer end of the receiving unit in a forward direction. In particular, the front side is the side of the receiving unit that can be opened. Specifically, the front side is arranged in an opening direction of the lid unit.The term "forward" is understood to mean the direction in which at least one life jacket is removed. Specifically, the forward direction is in the direction of view of a passenger seated in a seat. In particular, "front" is defined as the side facing the seat's access. Specifically, the forward direction is defined as a direction aligned with the aircraft's flight direction. Alternatively, however, it is conceivable that the seat is arranged at an angle to the flight direction. In this case, the forward direction is defined as the direction of view of the passenger seated in the seat. It is also conceivable that the life jacket storage device is located in or between a row of seats in front of the seat. In this embodiment, the front, in particular the front, is defined as the side facing the passenger.

[0012] Preferably, the life jacket storage device has at least one lid unit. Preferably, the lid unit is designed to close at least the opening area. Preferably, the lid unit is designed to secure the at least one life jacket in the receiving unit, in particular to prevent the life jacket from falling out and / or being removed. Preferably, the lid unit is designed to completely cover the opening area in the closed position. Preferably, the lid unit is attached to the receiving unit via the bearing unit. Preferably, the bearing unit is designed to guide the movement of the lid unit from the closed position to the open position. In the closed position, the lid unit is arranged to completely cover the opening area.Preferably, the lid unit, in the open position, is arranged to partially overlap the opening area, thus covering only a portion of it. Alternatively, the lid unit could be arranged without overlapping the opening area in the open position. Preferably, the movement of the lid unit to transition from the closed to the open position is a pivoting movement. However, it is conceivable that the movement could be a rotational or translational movement. "Parallel displacement" is understood to mean all points of an object that are displaced in the same direction and by the same distance.

[0013] In particular, the cover unit is arranged at least substantially parallel to its open position when closed. Preferably, the cover unit projects less than 40 mm, preferably less than 30 mm, beyond the main extension of the receiving unit when open. Preferably, the cover unit is spaced less than 40 mm, preferably less than 30 mm, from the closed position along the main extension of the receiving unit when open. Preferably, the cover unit is arranged at least substantially above the receiving unit when open. Preferably, the cover unit has at least one cover element. Preferably, the cover element is designed as a sheet metal component.The term "above" is to be understood in particular as referring to the direction of an armrest of the seat or to the head of a passenger seated in the seat. Specifically, "above" the receiving unit is defined as the side facing an armrest of the seat.

[0014] Furthermore, it is proposed that the bearing unit comprises at least one lever element which movably, and in particular rotationally, mounts the lid unit on the receiving unit. Advantageous design features can be achieved because, in particular, the lever element is movably, and in particular rotationally, mounted on the receiving unit. Advantageously, high operational reliability can be ensured because, in particular, the mounting of the lever element in the receiving unit guarantees an opening movement. Advantageously, low costs can be achieved because, in particular, the bearing unit is designed as a standard element that can be manufactured cost-effectively. Preferably, the at least one lever element and the lid element form at least one joint. Preferably, the lid element is pivotally connected to the at least one lever element.Preferably, the lid element is rotatably mounted around the at least one joint. Preferably, the joint is arranged at one end of the at least one lever element. Preferably, the at least one lever element and the receiving element form at least one further joint. Preferably, the at least one lever element is pivotally connected to the receiving element. Preferably, the at least one lever element is rotatably mounted around the at least one further joint. Preferably, the at least one further joint is arranged in a central region of the lever element. Preferably, the further joint forms an instantaneous center of rotation of the opening movement. Preferably, the bearing unit has at least one guide lever element, which is designed to hold the lid unit at least substantially in a parallel position during the opening movement.Preferably, at least one guide lever element is connected to the receiving unit and the cover element. A "central region" is understood to be, in particular, a region of the lever element which is arranged along a principal extension direction of the lever element within the middle 80% of the lever element's length.

[0015] Furthermore, it is proposed that the bearing unit include at least one spring element designed to generate an opening force intended to at least assist the opening movement of the lid unit from the closed to the open position. Advantageously, this provides a particularly high level of user comfort, as the opening force is specifically designed to at least assist the opening movement of the lid unit from the closed to the open position. Advantageously, this also provides a high level of safety, as the opening force is specifically designed to at least assist the opening movement of the lid unit from the closed to the open position, thus requiring only minimal force from the operator. This can save lives in an emergency by reducing evacuation time.Preferably, the spring element is designed as a helical tension spring. Alternatively, the spring element could also be designed as a torsion spring or a comparable spring element. Preferably, the bearing unit is arranged on an outer side of the receiving element. Preferably, the at least one spring element is arranged on a side of the receiving area opposite the receiving element. Preferably, the opening force is provided to rotate the lever element section by section around the further joint.

[0016] Furthermore, it is proposed that the lever element be designed to transmit the opening force of the spring element to the lid unit. Advantageously, a high level of convenience can be provided, since the lever element, in particular, transmits the opening force for opening the lid unit to the lid unit itself. Advantageously, a high level of safety can be provided, since the lever element, in particular, transmits the opening force for opening the lid unit to the lid unit itself. Preferably, the lever element has at least one free end, which is designed to receive the opening force of the spring element. Preferably, the lever element is designed to redirect the opening force at least around the further joint. Preferably, the lever element is designed to amplify the force. Preferably, the lever element is designed to set the lever element into a rotational movement.

[0017] Furthermore, it is proposed that the bearing unit comprises at least one tensile force transmission element, in particular a cable, which connects the spring element to the lever element for the transmission of the opening force. Advantageous design features can be achieved because the tensile force transmission element, in particular the cable, offers high flexibility with regard to its guidance. A cost-effective design can also be achieved because the tensile force transmission element, in particular the cable, is a standard component and can be purchased inexpensively. Preferably, the tensile force transmission element is designed as a cable. Alternatively, the tensile force transmission element could also be designed as a belt, a chain, or a comparable tensile force transmission element.In particular, the bearing unit has at least one, preferably at least two, deflection pulley(s) which are provided for supporting the tensile force transmission element. Preferably, the tensile force transmission element is connected to the spring element and the free end of the lever element. Preferably, the free end of the lever element is arranged on a side of the joint opposite to the other joint.

[0018] Additionally, a locking unit is proposed which includes a locking element movably mounted within the lid unit. Advantageous design features can be achieved, particularly because the locking element is movably mounted within the lid unit. Advantageously, high operational reliability can be ensured, as the locking element is mounted within the lid unit and thus protected against tampering. Advantageously, high precision can be ensured, as the locking element is mounted within the lid unit. Preferably, the locking element is designed to lock the lid unit in the closed position. Preferably, the direction of movement of the locking element is arranged at least substantially parallel to a principal plane of extension of the lid unit. Preferably, the direction of movement is upwards and / or downwards.In particular, the head area of ​​a passenger seated on the seat is located at the top and the foot area of ​​a passenger seated on the seat is located at the bottom. Preferably, the locking element is designed to be movable relative to the cover unit, and in particular at least relative to the cover element. Preferably, the locking element is mounted immovably at least substantially perpendicular to the principal extension plane of the cover element. A "principal extension plane" of a component is understood to be, in particular, a plane that is parallel to a largest side face of the smallest imaginary cuboid that just completely encloses the component, and in particular, that passes through the center point of the cuboid.

[0019] It is further proposed that the locking unit has at least one spring element designed to provide a locking force acting in the direction of a locked position of the locking element. Advantageously, a high level of operational reliability can be provided, since the locking force, in particular, prevents unintentional opening of the locking element, for example, due to vibrations. Preferably, the locking element is connected to the cover element via the at least one spring element. Preferably, the at least one spring element is designed to pre-tension the locking element against the cover element. Preferably, the locking element is pre-tensioned in every operating state. Preferably, the locking force of the at least one spring element is designed to force the movably mounted locking element into the locked position.Preferably, the locking force is designed to move the locking element into the locked position perpendicular to the main extension direction of the receiving element. Preferably, the at least one spring element is designed as a helical tension spring. A "locked position" is understood to mean, in particular, a position and / or orientation of the locking unit in which the cover unit cannot be opened, and in particular, an opening movement of the cover unit is blocked. Furthermore, it is proposed that the locking element has at least one positive locking element designed to positively lock the locking element to the receiving unit. Advantageous design features can be achieved, since, in particular, the locking element is positively locked to the receiving unit.Advantageously, a cost-effective design can be provided because, in particular, the locking element is positively locked to the receiving unit. Preferably, the at least one positive locking element is designed to prevent opening movement in the locked position. Preferably, the positive locking element is designed to prevent movement of the locking element in the main direction of extension of the receiving unit. Preferably, the positive locking element is designed to allow movement of the locking element perpendicular to the main direction of extension of the receiving unit. Preferably, the at least one positive locking element is designed to engage with corresponding positive locking elements of the receiving unit, in particular a fixing element of the receiving unit.

[0020] Additionally, it is proposed that the locking unit be designed to lock the lid unit in a pre-tensioned position of the spring element of the bearing unit. Advantageously, a high level of security can be provided, as the pre-tensioned position of the spring element, in particular, ensures easy opening of the lid unit. Advantageously, a high level of user-friendliness can be provided, as the pre-tensioned position of the spring element, in particular, enables easy opening of the lid unit. Preferably, the locking unit is designed to lock the lid unit in the closed position. Preferably, the locking unit is designed to positively block and / or prevent the opening movement in the locked position.Preferably, the locking unit is designed to enable the opening movement in an unlocked position of the locking unit, in particular to release the opening movement in the unlocked position.

[0021] Furthermore, it is proposed that the lid unit has at least one cover plate which at least partially overlaps at least one cover plate of the receiving unit, particularly when the lid unit is in the closed position. Advantageously, a high level of operational reliability can be provided, as the overlapping covers, in particular, offer protection against vandalism and / or improper operation. Preferably, the at least one cover plate of the lid unit is designed to at least substantially cover the lid element. Preferably, the at least one cover plate of the lid unit is designed to cover openings in the lid unit. Preferably, the at least one cover plate of the receiving unit is designed to at least substantially cover the receiving element. Preferably, the at least one cover plate of the receiving unit is designed to cover openings in the receiving element.Preferably, the at least one aperture of the lid unit has at least one contact area with the at least one aperture of the receiving unit. Preferably, the at least one aperture of the lid unit overlaps the at least one aperture of the receiving unit in this contact area. Preferably, in the closed position of the lid unit, the aperture of the lid unit and the aperture of the receiving unit enclose moving parts, such as the locking unit and the bearing unit. Preferably, the at least one aperture of the lid unit and the at least one aperture of the receiving unit are made of a metallic material or a plastic.

[0022] Furthermore, it is proposed that the locking unit has a tab element which is flexibly connected to the locking unit and which is designed to actuate the locking element. Advantageously, a high level of safety can be provided, since the locking element can be actuated from any position and / or in any direction by means of the tab element flexibly connected to the locking unit. Preferably, the tab element is flexible. Preferably, the tab element is designed to be grasped by a passenger. Preferably, the tab element is designed to withstand a tensile force from the passenger. Preferably, the tab element has at least one loop element which is designed to attach the tab element to a hook and loop fastener, in particular a Velcro fastener, of a housing of the seat device when the lid unit is closed.Alternatively, the tab element could also have a magnet designed to magnetically attach it to the housing. Of course, the tab element could also have a magnetic element, for example a metallic element, that can be attached to a magnet on the housing.

[0023] It is further proposed that the locking unit comprises at least one tensile force transmission element, in particular a cable, which is designed to transmit a tensile force from the latch element to the locking unit. Advantageous design features can be achieved because, in particular, the tensile force transmission element, especially the cable, allows for a flexible connection between the latch element and the locking unit. Preferably, the tensile force transmission element is designed as a cable. Alternatively, the tensile force transmission element could also be designed as a chain, a belt, or a comparable tensile force transmission element. Preferably, the latch element is attached to the tensile force transmission element. Preferably, the latch element is movably arranged on the tensile force transmission element.Preferably, the pulling force for opening the lid unit can be applied to the tab element from any position and in any direction.

[0024] Furthermore, a guide, in particular a cable guide, for the tensile force transmission element of the locking unit is proposed, which, to reduce the tensile force, has at least one deflection of at least substantially 180°. Advantageously, high operational reliability and / or high user comfort can be provided, since, in particular, the maximum opening force required by the tensile force transmission element is low. Advantageously, a high level of security against tampering can be provided, since, in particular, the cover unit cannot be moved into the closed position without actuating the locking element. Preferably, the guide, in particular the cable guide, has at least one rotatably mounted guide roller. Preferably, the guide roller is attached to the locking element. Preferably, the guide roller is arranged on the locking element.Preferably, the guide roller is designed to transmit the tensile force to the locking element. Preferably, the guide roller acts like a pulley system, as it moves along with the locking unit during an unlocking movement. Furthermore, it is proposed that the lid unit has at least one detection element, in particular a seal, designed to detect actuation of the locking unit. Advantageously, a high level of security can be provided, as the seal allows immediate identification of whether the life jacket storage device has been opened. Advantageously, a high level of convenience can be provided, as an inspector, in particular, does not need to open the life jacket storage device but can immediately see whether the life jacket is intact. Preferably, the locking unit has at least one lug.Preferably, the receiving unit has at least one further nose. Preferably, the sensing element is designed to detect relative movement between the nose and the further nose. Preferably, the at least one nose has a through-hole. Preferably, the at least one further nose has a further through-hole. Preferably, the through-hole is arranged at least substantially congruently with the further through-hole when the locking unit is locked. Preferably, the sensing element is designed as a pull-through seal that extends through the through-hole and the further through-hole. Preferably, the through-hole seal is designed to be destroyed when the through-hole and the further through-hole are displaced relative to each other as a result of relative movement of the locking unit against the cover element.Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the detection unit is designed as an adhesive seal, which is intended to detect relative movement between the locking unit and the cover element or the aperture. For example, the detection element designed as an adhesive seal could, in the closed position, be partially attached to the aperture of the cover unit and partially to the housing of the seat device.

[0025] It is further proposed that the detection element, in particular the seal, be designed to detect movement of the locking unit before the locking unit is unlocked. Advantageously, a high level of security can be provided because, in particular, the detection element, especially the seal, is damaged before the locking unit is unlocked. Preferably, the detection element is designed to be at least damaged, and preferably destroyed, by a deflection of the locking unit. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the detection element detects the relative movement of the locking unit non-destructively.

[0026] Furthermore, it is proposed that the lid unit has at least one fastening element designed to fix the lid unit in the open position to a magnet on the receiving unit. Advantageous design features can be achieved, particularly because the lid unit is magnetically fixed. Advantageously, a high level of safety can be provided, as the magnet fixes the lid unit in the open position, preventing, for example, the lid unit from obstructing an escape route. Preferably, the lid unit is magnetically attached to the receiving unit. Preferably, the magnet on the receiving unit is designed to fix the lid unit's fastening element in the open position.Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the housing of the seat device has a magnet designed to fix the mounting element of the cover unit to the housing of the seat device. Alternatively, the mounting element could also have a magnet that attaches the cover unit in the open position to a magnetic area of ​​the receiving unit and / or the housing of the seat device.

[0027] Furthermore, a seating device, in particular an aircraft seating device, comprising at least one seat, in particular an aircraft seat, and a life jacket storage device, in particular an aircraft seat life jacket storage device, is proposed. This storage device is arranged next to the at least one seat, in particular an aircraft seat, below an armrest, within easy reach of a passenger seated on the seat, in particular an aircraft seat. Advantageously, a high level of safety can be provided, since the life jacket storage device, in particular, is located within easy reach of the passenger seated on the seat.

[0028] The life jacket storage device according to the invention is not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the life jacket storage device according to the invention may, to achieve a functionality described herein, have a different number of individual elements, components, and units than the number specified herein.

[0029] Drawings

[0030] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings illustrate three exemplary embodiments of the invention. The drawings, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. A person skilled in the art will expediently consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

[0031] They show:

[0032] Fig. 1 shows a seating device with a life jacket storage device according to the invention in a first embodiment,

[0033] Fig. 2 shows the life jacket storage device with a lid unit in a schematic 3D representation from the front in an open position,

[0034] Fig. 3 shows the life jacket storage device with the lid unit in a schematic 3D representation in a closed position,

[0035] Fig. 4 shows the life jacket storage device in a schematic side view with the lid unit in the closed position.

[0036] Fig. 5 shows the lid unit in a schematic close-up view from the inside,

[0037] Fig. 6 shows the life jacket storage device in a schematic side view with the lid unit in the open position,

[0038] Fig. 7 shows the life jacket storage device with the lid unit in the closed position, with a cover of the lid unit, with a cover of the receiving unit and with a detection element.

[0039] Fig. 8 shows a schematic representation of a life jacket storage device according to the invention in a second embodiment with a sealing unit; Fig. 9 shows a further schematic representation of the life jacket storage device in the second embodiment.

[0040] Fig. 10 shows a schematic rear view of a lid unit of the life jacket storage device and

[0041] Fig. 11 shows a schematic representation of a life jacket storage device according to the invention in a third embodiment with a sealing unit which has a detection element designed as an adhesive seal.

[0042] Description of the exemplary implementations

[0043] Figure 1 shows a seating device 44. The seating device 44 is designed as an aircraft seat. The seating device 44 has two seats 46, 46'. The two seats 46, 46' are arranged side by side. Alternatively, the seating device 44 could also have only one seat 46. The seats 46, 46' are designed as aircraft seats. The seating device 44 has a housing 80. The housing 80 is arranged between the seats 46, 46'. The seating device 44 has an armrest 48. The armrest 48 is arranged on the housing 80.

[0044] Figures 1-7 show a life jacket storage device according to the invention in a first embodiment. The life jacket storage device is preferably part of the seat assembly 44. The life jacket storage device is designed as an aircraft seat life jacket storage device. The life jacket storage device is designed to hold a life jacket. The life jacket is designed as a buoyancy aid. The buoyancy aid could be designed as an inflatable life raft. Alternatively or additionally, the life jacket could also be designed as a high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, warning triangle, resuscitation system, or the like. The life jacket storage device is arranged next to the seat 46, 46'. The life jacket storage device is arranged between the seats 46, 46'.The life jacket storage device is located below the armrest 48, within easy reach of a passenger seated on seat 46, 46'. The life jacket storage device is positioned between the footwells of the two seats 46, 46'. The life jacket storage device can be operated by the passenger while seated. The life jacket storage device is located below the housing 80. The life jacket storage device is attached to the housing 80.

[0045] Figure 2 shows the life jacket storage device. The life jacket storage device has a receiving unit 10. The receiving unit 10 is designed to hold the life jacket. The receiving unit 10 has a receiving element. The receiving element is designed as a basket. The receiving unit 10 is rectangular. The receiving unit 10 has a main dimension. The receiving unit 10 has a lid 82. The receiving unit 10 has a base 84. The receiving unit 10 has a back wall 86. The receiving unit 10 has two side walls 52, 52'. The side walls 52, 52' are designed as perforated sheet metal. Alternatively, the two side walls 52, 52' could also be formed from wire mesh or a comparable lightweight profile. The two side walls 52, 52' are screwed or riveted to the lid 82, the base 84 and the back wall 86.Alternatively, the two side walls 52, 52' could also be welded to the lid 82, the base 84, and the rear wall 86. The two side walls 52, 52' are arranged on two opposite sides of the receiving unit 10.

[0046] The following are structurally identical elements, which are arranged on the two opposite sides of the receiving unit 10, designated with the same reference symbol, one side being marked without an apostrophe and the other side with an apostrophe.

[0047] The receiving unit 10 has two chambers 54, 54'. The two chambers 54, 54' are separated by a central partition 88. The life jacket storage device is symmetrical to the central partition 88. Alternatively, the receiving unit 10 could have only one chamber 54. The receiving unit 10 has an opening 56. The opening 56 is located at the front of the receiving unit 10. The opening 56 is perpendicular to the main direction of extension of the receiving unit 10. The receiving unit 10 has an insertion direction 60. The insertion direction 60 extends from the front through the opening 56 into the chamber 54. The insertion direction 60 is parallel to the main direction of extension of the receiving unit 10.

[0048] The life jacket storage device has a lid unit 12. The lid unit 12 has a lid element 58. The lid element 58 has a front part 90. The lid element 58 has two side parts 92, 92'. The side parts 92, 92' are curved. The side parts 92, 92' are fixedly connected to the front part 90. The front part 90 is positioned between the side parts 92, 92'. The lid unit 12 has an open position 18. In the open position 18, the lid unit 12 is positioned in an upper quarter of the receiving unit 10. Alternatively, the lid unit 12 could also be positioned above the receiving unit 10 in the open position 18. In the open position 18, the lid element 58 partially overlaps the opening surface 56 of the receiving unit 10. Alternatively, the cover element 58 could also be arranged without overlap to the opening surface 56 of the receiving unit 10 in the open position 18.

[0049] Figure 3 shows the cover unit 12 in a closed position 16. The cover unit 12 is designed to completely close the receiving unit 10 in the closed position 16. The cover element 58 completely overlaps the opening surface 56 in the closed position 16. The cover unit 10 is designed to prevent the life jacket from falling out or being removed in the closed position 16. In the open position 18, the cover unit 12 is arranged parallel to its closed position 16, see Fig. 2. In the closed position 16, the curved side parts 92, 92' laterally encompass the opening surface 56 of the receiving unit 10.

[0050] The life jacket storage device has a bearing unit 14. The bearing unit 14 is designed to movably connect the lid unit 12 to the receiving unit 10. The lid unit 12 is movably connected between the closed position 16 and an open position 18. The bearing unit 14 is designed to transmit an opening movement to the lid unit 12. The opening movement of the lid unit 12 between the closed position 16 and the open position 18 is designed as a pivoting movement, see Fig. 2. Alternatively, the opening movement could also be designed as a sliding movement. The bearing unit 14 has two spring elements 22, 22'. Spring element 22 is arranged on the side wall 52. Spring element 22' is arranged on the side wall 52'. The spring elements 22, 22' are designed as helical tension springs.Alternatively, the spring elements 22, 22' could also be designed as torsion springs or comparable spring elements 22, 22' that would appear suitable to a person skilled in the art. The two spring elements 22, 22' are designed to generate an opening force. This opening force is intended to generate the opening movement of the cover unit 12 from the closed position 16 to the open position 18. Alternatively, the opening force could be intended to assist the opening movement of the cover unit 12 from the closed position 16 to the open position 18.

[0051] The bearing unit 14 has two lever elements 20, 20'. The lever elements 20, 20' are designed to transmit the spring force of the two spring elements 22, 22' to the cover unit 12. The lever elements 20, 20' mount the cover unit 12 so that it can rotate on the receiving unit 10. The receiving unit 10 has two fixing elements 94, 94'. The lever elements 20, 20' mount the cover unit 12 so that it can rotate within the fixing elements 94, 94' of the receiving unit 10. The two lever elements 20, 20' each form a joint 62, 62' with the cover element 58. The cover element 58 is pivotally connected to the lever elements 20, 20'. The cover element 58 is mounted so that it can rotate about the joints 62, 62'. The two joints 62, 62' are arranged at one end of the lever elements 20, 20'. The two lever elements 20, 20' and the receiving unit 10 each form a further joint 64, 64'. The lever element 20, 20' is rotatably mounted around the further joints 64, 64'.The lever elements 20, 20' are pivotally connected to the receiving unit 10. The further joints 64, 64' are arranged in a central region of the lever element 20, 20'. The further joints 64, 64' are formed by the lever elements 20, 20' and the fixing elements 94, 94'. Alternatively, the further joints 94, 94' could be formed by the lever elements 20, 20' and the side walls 52, 52'. The lever elements 20, 20' are arranged on two side walls 52, 52' opposite the chambers 54, 54'.

[0052] The bearing unit 14 has two tensile force transmission elements 26, 26'. The two

[0053] The traction force transmission elements 26, 26' are designed as cable pulls. The two

[0054] The tensile force transmission elements 26, 26' could also be designed as chains, belts, or similar tensile force transmission elements 26, 26' that would appear suitable to a person skilled in the art. The two tensile force transmission elements 26, 26' are designed to connect the spring elements 22, 22' to the lever elements 20, 20' for the purpose of transmitting the opening force. The tensile force transmission element 26, 26' is connected to the spring element 20, 20'. The two tensile force transmission elements 26, 26' are connected to the lever element 20, 20' on a side of the joint 62, 62' opposite the further joint 64, 64'. The bearing unit 14 has four deflection rollers 66, 66'. Two deflection rollers 66, 66' are arranged on each side wall 52, 52'. Each of the two traction force transmission elements 26, 26' is guided by two deflection rollers 66, 66'. The bearing unit 14 is arranged on an outside of the receiving unit 10.The arrangement on the outside is designed to prevent the life jacket from becoming entangled with the storage unit 14, which could impair the opening movement of the lid unit 12.

[0055] Figure 4 shows a side view of the life jacket storage device in the closed position 16 of the lid unit 12. The storage unit 14 has two guide lever elements 68, 68'. The guide lever elements 68, 68' form a joint 96, 96' with the receiving unit 10. The guide lever element 68, 68' is rotatably mounted about the joint 96, 96'. The guide lever elements 68, 68' form a further joint 98, 98' with the lid element 58. The guide lever element 68, 68' is rotatably mounted about this further joint 98, 98'. The guide lever elements 68, 68' are designed to ensure the pivoting movement of the lid unit 12 during the opening movement between the closed position 16 and the open position 18. The guide lever elements 68, 68' stabilize the cover unit 12 in the open position 18.The guide lever elements 68, 68' stabilize the cover unit 12 in the parallel-displaced position of the cover unit 12 in the open position 18. The guide lever element 68, 68' has a right-angled shape. The right-angled shape is designed to partially engage the cover 82 of the receiving unit 10 in the open position 18, see Fig. 6.

[0056] Figure 5 shows a schematic detail view of the lid unit 12 of the

[0057] Life jacket storage device. The

[0058] The life jacket storage device has a locking unit 28. The locking unit 28 has a locking element 30. The locking element 30 is movably mounted in the lid unit 12. The locking element 30 forms a bearing 72 with the lid element 58. The locking element 30 has four elongated holes 70, 70'. The bearing 72 is formed by the four elongated holes 70, 70' in the locking element 30. The four elongated holes 70, 70' each enclose a bolt 100, 100' fixedly connected to the lid unit 12. The bolts 100, 100' are arranged on the side part 92, 92'. The locking element 30 is movably mounted in the side part 92, 92'. The bearing 72 is designed to allow movement of the locking element 30 perpendicular to the main extension direction of the receiving unit 10. The movement of the locking element 30 is directed upwards and downwards.

[0059] The locking unit 28 has two spring elements 24, 24'. The locking unit 28 could also have more or fewer than two spring elements 24, 24'. The two spring elements 24, 24' are designed as helical tension springs. The spring elements 24, 24' could also be designed as comparable spring elements 24, 24' that would appear suitable to a person skilled in the art. The two spring elements 24, 24' are designed to connect the locking element 30 to the cover element 58. The two spring elements 24, 24' are designed to provide a locking force. The locking force acts in the direction of a locking position of the locking element 30. The two spring elements 24, 24' are designed to pre-tension the locking element 30 against the cover unit 12.

[0060] The locking element 30 has two positive locking elements 32, 32'. The positive locking element 32, 32' is designed to positively lock the locking element 30 to the receiving unit 10. The positive locking element 32, 32' has a plurality of hooks 106, 106'. The hooks 106, 106' are arranged in the area of ​​the two opposing side walls 52, 52'. In the closed position 16 of the cover unit 12, the hooks 106, 106' engage in corresponding recesses 102, 102' of the receiving unit 10, see Fig. 6. The corresponding recesses 102, 102' are arranged in the fixing elements 94, 94' of the receiving unit 10. Alternatively, the corresponding recesses 102, 102' can be arranged in the side walls 52, 52'. The hooks 106, 106' have radii 104, 104'. The radii 104, 104' are designed to allow unlocking in any operating state.The radii 104, 104' prevent snagging or jamming during unlocking. The locking unit 28 is designed to lock the cover unit 12 in a pre-tensioned position of the spring element 22, 22' of the bearing unit 14.

[0061] The locking unit 28 has a tab element 38. The tab element 38 is flexibly connected to the locking unit 28. The tab element 38 is designed to actuate the locking element 30. The locking unit 28 has a tensile force transmission element 50. The tensile force transmission element 50 is designed as a rope. The tensile force transmission element 50 is designed to transmit a tensile force from the tab element 38 to the locking unit 28. The life jacket storage device has a guide 108. The guide 108 is designed as a rope guide. The guide 108 is designed to guide the tensile force transmission element 50 of the locking unit 28. To reduce the tensile force, the guide 108 has a deflection of 180°. The deflection is formed by a rotatable guide roller 116. The guide roller 116 is arranged on the locking element 30.Additionally, the guide 108 has a recess in the cover element 58. The recess is designed to redirect any tensile force acting in the tensile force transmission element 50 into an unlocking direction.

[0062] The tab element 38 has a loop element 110. The loop element 110 is designed to fix the tab element 38 to a hook strip of the housing 80 in the closed position 16, see Fig. 1. The tab element 38 is connected / connectable to the housing 80 via a hook-and-loop fastener in the closed position 16 of the lid unit 12. Alternatively, the tab element 38 could also be magnetically fixed to the housing 80. The lid unit 12 has a fastening element 42. The fastening element 42 is designed to fix the lid unit 12 to a magnet of the receiving unit 10 in the open position 18. Alternatively, the fastening element 42 of the lid unit 12 could have a magnet which is configured to fix the lid unit 12 to the receiving unit 10 in the open position 18.Figure 6 shows another side view of the life jacket storage device in the open position 18 of the lid unit 12. In the open position 18, the lid unit 12 projects forward beyond the receiving unit 10 by less than 40 mm. The lid unit 12 has a gap 112. The gap 112 is arranged parallel to the main direction of extension. Viewed from a foremost point of the receiving unit 10, the gap 112 extends away from the opening surface 56. In the open position 18, the lid unit 12 is located on one side of the chambers 54, 54' opposite the opening surface 56.

[0063] Figure 7 shows a schematic 3D representation of the life jacket storage device. The lid unit 12 has a cover 34. The receiving unit 10 has a cover 36. The cover 36 is designed to completely close the side walls 52, 52'. The cover 34 of the lid unit 12 partially overlaps the cover 36 of the receiving unit 10 in the closed position 16. The lid unit 12 has a slot 74. The slot 74 is formed by a recess in the lid element 58. The slot 74 is formed by a recess in the cover 34. The recess in the lid element 58 overlaps the recess in the cover 34.

[0064] The locking unit 28 has two lugs 76, 76'. The lugs 76, 76' are arranged on the locking element 30. Alternatively, the locking element 30 could also have only one lug 76. The lugs 76, 76' extend through the slot 74. The central wall 88 has a further lug 114. The further lug 114 extends through the slot 74 in the closed position 16. The further lug 114 is arranged between the lug 76 and the lug 76' in the closed position 16. The foremost point of the receiving unit 10 is formed by the further lug 114. The two lugs 76, 76' are designed to move relative to the further lug 114 when the locking unit 28 moves. The lugs 76, 76' are movable along a longitudinal extension of the slot 74.

[0065] The lid unit 12 has a detection element 40. The detection element 40 is designed as a pull-through seal. Alternatively or additionally, the detection element 40 could be designed as an adhesive seal or a comparable seal. The detection element 40 is designed to detect actuation of the locking unit 28. The detection element 40 is designed to detect movement of the locking unit 28 before the locking unit 28 is unlocked. The detection element 40 is designed to detect relative movement between the nose 76, 76' and the further nose 114. The nose 76, 76' has a through-hole. The further nose 114 has a further through-hole. Preferably, the through-hole is arranged congruently with the further through-hole in the closed position 16.In the closed position 16, the pull-through seal extends through the through-hole and the further through-hole. A relative movement of the nose 76, 76' and the further nose 114 destroys the detection element 40. The noses 76, 76', the nose 114, and the detection element 40 form a sealing unit 118. The sealing unit 118 is designed to clearly and visibly detect actuation of the shutter unit 28. The sealing unit 118 is designed to be unsealed when the shutter unit 28 is actuated. It is conceivable that the detection unit 40 may have an adhesive seal (shown with dashed lines) as an alternative or additional feature to the pull-through seal. The adhesive seal could be partially located on the aperture 34 and the aperture 36. The adhesive seal could also be partially located between the aperture 34 and the housing 80.

[0066] Figures 8 to 11 show two further embodiments of the invention. The following descriptions and drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, whereby with regard to identically designated components, in particular components with the same reference numerals, reference may also be made to the drawings and / or the description of the other embodiments, especially Figures 1 to 7. To distinguish the embodiments, the letters a and b are appended to the reference numerals in Figures 9 to 11.

[0067] Figures 8 to 10 show a device according to the invention.

[0068] Life jacket storage device in a second embodiment. The

[0069] The life jacket storage device is designed as an aircraft seat life jacket storage device. The life jacket storage device is intended to hold one life jacket. The life jacket storage device is essentially identical in design to the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in further detail below.

[0070] The life jacket storage device has a receiving unit 10a. The receiving unit 10a is designed to hold the life jacket. The receiving element is designed as a basket. The receiving unit 10a is rectangular. The receiving unit 10a has two compartments. The two compartments are separated by a partition 88a. The life jacket storage device is symmetrical with respect to the partition 88a. The receiving unit 10a has an opening 56a. The opening 56a is located at the front of the receiving unit 10a.

[0071] The life jacket storage device has a lid unit 12a. The lid unit 12a is designed to completely close the receiving unit 10a in a closed position 16a. The lid unit 12a has a lid element 58a. The lid element 58a has a front part 90a. The lid element 58a has two side parts 92a, 92'a. The side parts 92a, 92'a are curved. The side parts 92a, 92'a are fixedly connected to the front part 90a. The front part 90a is positioned between the side parts 92a, 92'a. The lid unit 12a has an open position. In the open position, the lid unit 12a is positioned in an upper quarter of the receiving unit 10a. Alternatively, the lid unit 12a could also be positioned above the receiving unit 10a in the open position. In the open position, the cover element 58a partially overlaps the opening surface 56a of the receiving unit 10a.Alternatively, the lid element 58a could also be arranged without overlap with the opening surface 56a of the receiving unit 10a in the open position. The lid unit 12a has a slot 74a in its center. The life jacket storage device has a bearing unit 14a. The bearing unit 14a is designed to movably connect the lid unit 12a to the receiving unit 10a. The bearing unit 14a is designed identically to that in the first embodiment. The life jacket storage device has a locking unit 28a. The locking unit 28a has a locking element 30a. The locking element 30a is movably mounted in the lid unit 12a. The locking element 30a forms a bearing 72a with the lid element 58a. The bearing 72a is designed to allow movement of the locking element 30a perpendicular to the main direction of extension of the receiving unit 10a.The locking unit 28a has a tab element 38a. The tab element 38a is flexibly connected to the locking unit 28a. The tab element 38a is intended for actuating the locking element 30a.

[0072] The life jacket storage device has a sealing unit 118a. The sealing unit 118a is designed to clearly and visibly detect the actuation of the locking unit 28a. The sealing unit 118a is designed to be unsealed when the locking unit 28a is actuated. The sealing unit 118a is designed to be unsealed when the locking unit 28a is actuated in such a way that it can no longer be returned to a sealed state. The sealing unit 118a has a first lug 114a. The central wall 88a forms the lug 114a at one front end. In the closed position 16a, the lug 114a extends through the slot 74a in the lid unit 12a. The lug 114a has a through-hole. The sealing unit 118a has a further lug 120a. The further nose 120a is formed by the closure element 30a.The nose 120a is designed as a tab bent outwards in a central area from the locking element 30a. The nose 120a extends through the slot 74a in the cover unit 12a. The nose 120a has a through-hole. The second nose 120a is arranged vertically spaced from the first nose 114a. The second nose 120a is located below the first nose 114a. The two noses 114a, 120a are arranged in one plane, in particular centrally.

[0073] The sealing unit 118a has a first seal holder 122a. The first seal holder 122a is designed as a plate-like element. The seal holder 122a is preferably designed as a sheet metal bent component. The first seal holder 122a is associated with the first lug 114a, which is formed by the central wall. The first seal holder 122a is located in the area of ​​the first lug 114a. The first seal holder 122a is connected to the closure element 30a. The first seal holder 122a has a mounting plate. The first seal holder 122a is firmly riveted to the closure element 30a via the mounting plate. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the first seal holder 122a to be screwed to the closure element 30a via the mounting plate or to be connected in another way by force and / or material bonding. The first seal holder 122a has two prongs 76a, 76'a. The prongs 76a, 76'a are formed integrally by the first seal holder 122a.The lugs 76a, 76'a are preferably formed by tabs bent out from the first seal holder 122a. The lugs 76a, 76'a extend through the slot 74a into an area in front of the cover element 58a. The lugs 76a, 76'a each have a through-hole. The two lugs 76a, 76'a are spaced apart from each other. The distance between the lugs 76a, 76'a is somewhat, preferably between 1 and 5 mm, greater than the thickness of the lug 114a of the central wall 88a. The lug 114a of the central wall 88a is located between the two lugs 76a, 76'a. The lugs 76a, 76'a each laterally define the lug 114a. The through-holes of the noses 76a, 76'a of the first seal holder 122a and the nose 114a of the middle wall 88a are arranged in a straight line, at least when sealed.By connecting the first seal holder 122a, which has the noses 76a, 76'a, to the closure element 30a and by forming the first nose 114a from the central wall 88a, a relative movement occurs between the noses 76a, 76'a of the seal holder 122a and the nose 114a formed by the central wall 88a when the closure unit 28a is actuated, i.e. when the closure element 30a is moved.

[0074] The sealing unit 118a has a second seal holder 124a. The second seal holder 124a is designed as a plate-like element. The second seal holder 124a is preferably designed as a bent sheet metal component. The second seal holder 124a is associated with the second lug 114a formed by the closure element 30a. The second seal holder 124a is located in the area of ​​the second lug 120a. The second seal holder 124a is connected to the front part 90a of the cover element. The second seal holder 124a has a mounting plate. The second seal holder 124a is firmly riveted to the front part 90a of the cover element 58a via the mounting plate. In principle, it would also be conceivable that the second seal holder 124a is screwed to the mounting plate with the closure element 30a or connected in another way by force and / or material bonding. The second seal holder 124a has two lugs 126a, 128a.The lugs 126a, 128a are formed integrally with the second seal holder 124a. The lugs 126a, 128a are preferably formed by tabs bent out from the seal holder 122a. The lugs 126a, 128a extend through the slot 74a into an area in front of the cover element 58a. The lugs 126a, 128a each have a through-hole. The two lugs 126a, 128a are spaced apart from each other. The distance between the lugs 126a, 128a is somewhat, preferably between 1 and 5 mm, greater than the thickness of the lug 120a of the closure element 30a. The lug 120a of the closure element 30a is positioned between the two lugs 126a, 128a. The noses 126a and 128a each laterally define the nose 120a. The through-holes of the noses 126a and 128a of the second seal holder 124a and the nose 120a of the closure element 30a are aligned, at least when sealed.By connecting the second seal holder 124a, which has the noses 126a, 128a, to the front part 90a of the lid element and by forming the further nose 120a of the closure element 30a, a relative movement occurs between the noses 126a, 128a of the second seal holder 124a and the nose 120a formed by the closure element 30a when the closure unit 28a is actuated, i.e. when the closure element 30a is moved.

[0075] The sealing unit 118a has a detection element 40a. The detection element 40a is designed as a sealing element. The detection element 40a is designed as a pull-through seal. The detection element 40a is designed to detect actuation of the locking unit 28a. The detection element 40a is designed to detect movement of the locking unit 28a before the locking unit 28a is unlocked. The detection element 40a is designed to be destroyed before the locking unit 28a is unlocked. The detection element 40a is designed to be destroyed before the locking unit 28a is unlocked in such a way that it cannot be recovered.

[0076] The sensing element 40a is designed to connect the lug 114a of the intermediate wall 88a and the lug 120a of the closure element 30a in a sealed state. The sensing element 40a is guided through the through-holes of the lug 114a of the intermediate wall 88a and the lug 120a of the closure element 30a. The sensing element 40a is also guided through the through-holes of the lugs 76a, 76'a, 126a, and 128a of the two seal holders 122a and 124a. The sensing element 40a has a passage area 130a. The passage area 130a is elongated. The passage area 130a is designed to be guided through the through-holes of the lugs 76a, 76'a, 114a, 120a, 126a, and 128a. The passage area 130a can preferably be wire-like. The passage area 130a has a thickness that is smaller than the diameter of the through-holes of the noses 76a, 76'a, 114a, 120a, 126a, 128a.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the feedthrough area 130a to be formed by a ring element. Preferably, the feedthrough area 130a is formed by a plastic material. The detection element 40a has a first coupling element 132a and a second connecting element 134a. The connecting elements 132a and 134a are each attached to opposite ends of the elongated feedthrough area 130a. The connecting elements 132a and 134a are integrally formed with the feedthrough area 130a. The connecting elements 132a and 134a are designed to be permanently and non-destructively connected to each other for sealing purposes. By connecting the connecting elements 132a and 134a, the detection element 40a forms a closed circle.In the closed state of the lid unit 12a, the detection element 40a with its passage area 130a is guided through the through-holes of the lugs 114a, 120a and the lugs 76a, 76'a, 126a, 128a of the seal holders 122a, 124a, and the coupling elements 132a, 134a are permanently and non-destructively connected to one another. To seal the life jacket storage device, the detection element 40a with its passage area 130a is guided through the through-holes of the lugs 114a, 120a and the lugs 76a, 76'a, 126a, 128a of the seal holders 122a, 124a, and the coupling elements 132a, 134a are permanently and non-destructively connected to one another, preferably by positive locking.

[0077] The detection element 40a has at least one predetermined breaking point 136a. The predetermined breaking point 136a is designed to break when the detection element 40a is stretched in a closed state. The predetermined breaking point 136a is designed to break when the locking unit 28a is actuated. Breaking the detection element 40a at the predetermined breaking point 136a unseals the sealing unit 118a. The predetermined breaking point 136a is designed to separate the detection element 40a into two parts in such a way that they cannot be reassembled. The predetermined breaking point 136a is designed to cause a clearly visible separation, i.e., destruction of the detection element. The predetermined breaking point 136a is preferably located directly at a transition between the feedthrough area 130a and one of the coupling elements 132a, 134a. In principle, it would also be conceivable that the predetermined breaking point 136a is located in a different area.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the detection element to have at least one further predetermined breaking point. This would allow the detection element to advantageously break into at least two parts, further complicating the reassembly of the detection element 40a. It would also be conceivable for the detection element 40a to have at least one positioning element. This positioning element would allow the detection element 40a to be correctly positioned on the lugs 114a, 120a, 76a, 76'a, 126a, 128a. The positioning element could be designed as a protrusion or thickening of the detection element 40a that is thicker than the diameter of the through-holes of the lugs 114a, 120a, 76a, 76'a, 126a, 128a.

[0078] The relative movement of nose 114a to noses 76a, 76'a and of nose 120a to noses 126a, 128a during actuation of the locking unit 28a, i.e., during movement of the locking element 30a, exerts a shear force on the detection element 40a in the area of ​​nose 114a and noses 76a, 76'a, as well as nose 120a and noses 126a, 128a. This relative movement of the respective noses 114a, 120a, 76a, 76'a, 126a, 128a allows the detection element 40a to be reliably separated immediately upon actuation of the locking unit 28a in the area of ​​noses 114a, 120a, 76a, 76'a, 126a, 128a. This allows the sealing unit 118a to be unsealed even with a slight movement of the locking element 30a, i.e., at the beginning of the actuation of the locking unit 28a. This advantageously allows the sealing unit 118a to detect even a manipulation attempt and a slight movement of the locking unit 28a.

[0079] Figure 11 shows a life jacket storage device according to the invention in a third embodiment. The life jacket storage device is designed as an aircraft seat life jacket storage device. The life jacket storage device is intended to hold a life jacket. The life jacket storage device is essentially the same as in the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in more detail below.

[0080] The life jacket storage device has a receiving unit 10b. The receiving unit 10b is designed to hold the life jacket. The receiving element is designed as a basket. The receiving unit 10b is rectangular. The receiving unit 10b has two compartments. The two compartments are separated by a partition 88b. The life jacket storage device is symmetrical with respect to the partition 88b. The receiving unit 10b has an opening 56b. The opening 56b is located at the front of the receiving unit 10b.

[0081] The life jacket storage device has a lid unit 12b. The lid unit 12b is designed to completely close the receiving unit 10b in a closed position 16b. The lid unit 12b has a lid element 58b. The life jacket storage device has a bearing unit 14b. The bearing unit 14b is designed to movably connect the lid unit 12b to the receiving unit 10b. The bearing unit 14b is designed identically to that in the first embodiment. The life jacket storage device has a locking unit 28b. The locking unit 28b has a tab element 38b. The tab element 38b is flexibly connected to the locking unit 28b. The tab element 38b is designed to actuate the locking element 30b.

[0082] The life jacket storage device has a sealing unit 118b. The sealing unit 118b is designed to clearly and visibly detect the actuation of the locking unit 28b. The sealing unit 118b is designed to be unsealed when the locking unit 28b is actuated. The sealing unit 118b is designed to be unsealed when the locking unit 28b is actuated in such a way that it can no longer be returned to a sealed state. The sealing unit 118b has a detection element 40b. The detection element 40b is designed as an adhesive seal. The detection element 40b, designed as an adhesive seal, is designed to seal the flap element 38b.The detection element 40b, designed as an adhesive seal, is intended to adhere the tab element 38b in a sealed state to a component of the seating device, in particular a cover, located above the life jacket storage device. When the tab element 38b is actuated, the detection element 40b, designed as an adhesive seal, is first detached from the component to which it is affixed, before the locking unit 28b is actuated. When the detection element 40b, designed as an adhesive seal, is detached, an optical signal becomes visible on the adhesive seal, such as lettering, which clearly indicates that the detection element 40b has been unsealed. The lettering could, for example, read "VOID". The lettering that becomes visible upon unsealing is then permanently visible and cannot be removed by re-adhering the element.In principle, it would also be conceivable that the detection element 40b is designed as an RFID seal. The detection element 40b designed as an RFID seal could be affixed to the tab element 38b, analogous to the detection element 40b designed as an adhesive seal described above. When the detection element 40b designed as an RFID seal is unsealed, a wire is severed, thereby destroying the RFID seal. Additionally, a visual signal, such as the inscription described above, could appear when the seal is unsealed.

[0083] Reference sign

[0084] 10 recording units

[0085] 12 lid unit

[0086] 14 storage units

[0087] 16 position

[0088] 18 position

[0089] 20 Lever element

[0090] 22 Spring element

[0091] 24 spring element

[0092] 26 Tensile force transmission element

[0093] 28 locking unit

[0094] 30 locking element

[0095] 32 Positive locking element

[0096] 34 aperture

[0097] 36 aperture

[0098] 38 tab element

[0099] 40 recording element

[0100] 42 Fastening element

[0101] 44 Seating device

[0102] 46 seats

[0103] 48 Armrest

[0104] 50 Traction force transmission element

[0105] 52 side wall

[0106] 54th Chamber

[0107] 56 opening area

[0108] 58 Cover element

[0109] 60 Insertion direction

[0110] 62 Joint Joint

[0111] pulley

[0112] Guide lever element

[0113] Slotted hole

[0114] storage

[0115] slot

[0116] Nose

[0117] Housing

[0118] Lid

[0119] Floor

[0120] back panel

[0121] center wall

[0122] Front part

[0123] side panel

[0124] Fixing element

[0125] joint

[0126] joint

[0127] bolt

[0128] Exclusion

[0129] Rounding

[0130] Hook

[0131] guide

[0132] Fluffy element

[0133] Distance

[0134] Nose

[0135] leadership role

[0136] Seal unit

[0137] Nose

[0138] Seal holder

[0139] Seal holder

[0140] Nose Nose Feedthrough Area Coupling Element Coupling Element Breakaway Point

Claims

Claims 1. Life jacket storage device, in particular aircraft seat life jacket storage device, for receiving at least one life jacket, comprising a receiving unit (10) which is provided for receiving the life jacket, a cover unit (12) which is provided for closing the receiving unit (10) in a closed position (16), and at least one bearing unit (14) which is provided for movably connecting the cover unit (12) to the receiving unit (10) between the closed position (16) and an open position (18), characterized in that the cover unit (12) in the open position (18) is arranged at least substantially parallel to its closed position (16) and projects forward by less than 40 mm beyond the receiving unit (10).

2. Life jacket storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage unit (14) has at least one lever element (20) which movably, in particular rotationally, mounts the lid unit (12) on the receiving unit (10).

3. Life jacket storage device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the storage unit (14) has at least one spring element (22) which is provided to generate an opening force which is provided to at least assist an opening movement of the lid unit (12) from the closed position (16) to the open position (18).

4. Life jacket storage device according to claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the lever element (20) is provided to transmit the opening force of the spring element (22) to the lid unit (12).

5. Life jacket storage device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the storage unit (14) has at least one tensile force transmission element (26), in particular a cable pull, which connects the spring element (22) to the lever element (20) for transmission of the opening force.

6. Life jacket storage device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a locking unit (28) which has a locking element (30) movably mounted in the lid unit (12).

7. Life jacket storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that the locking unit (28) has at least one spring element (24) which is provided to provide a locking force which acts in a direction of a locking position of the locking element (30).

8. Life jacket storage device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the locking element (30) has at least one positive locking element (32) which is provided to fix the locking element (30) positively to the receiving unit (10).

9. Life jacket storage device according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the locking unit (28) is provided to lock the lid unit (12) in a pre-tensioned position of the spring element (22) of the storage unit (14).

10. Life jacket storage device according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the lid unit (12) has at least one aperture (34) which at least partially overlaps at least one aperture (36) of the receiving unit (10).

11. Life jacket storage device according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that the locking unit (28) has a tab element (38) which is flexibly connected to the locking unit (28) and which is provided for actuating the locking element (30).

12. Life jacket storage device according to claim 11, characterized in that the closure unit (28) has at least one tensile force transmission element (50), in particular a rope, which is provided to transmit a tensile force from the tab element (38) to the closure unit (28).

13. Life jacket storage device according to claim 12, characterized by a guide, in particular a rope guide, of the tensile force transmission element (50) of the closure unit (28), which has at least a deflection by at least substantially 180° to reduce the tensile force.

14. Life jacket storage device according to one of claims 6 to 13, characterized in that the lid unit (12) has at least one detection element (40), in particular a seal, which is provided to detect an actuation of the closure unit (28).

15. Life jacket storage device according to claim 14, characterized in that the detection element (40), in particular seal, is provided to detect a movement of the locking unit (28) before the locking unit (28) is unlocked.

16. Life jacket storage device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid unit (12) has at least one fastening element (42) which is provided to fix the lid unit (12) in the open position (18) to a magnet of the receiving unit (10).

17. Seating device (44), in particular aircraft seating device, comprising at least one seat (46), in particular aircraft seat, and the life vest storage device, in particular aircraft seat life vest storage device, according to one of the preceding claims, which is arranged next to the at least one seat (46), in particular aircraft seat, below an armrest (48) in a reach area of ​​a passenger sitting on the seat (46), in particular aircraft seat.

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